Sesame-Crusted Tuna Steaks

This simple recipe could also work with salmon, halibut, or swordfish. If you’re shopping for fresh tuna in the supermarket, it will most likely be cut about 3/4 inch thick. This thinner cut allows the tuna to be cooked quickly.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons ketchup

4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon brown sugar

4 tuna steaks, 3/4 inch thick (6 ounces each)

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Directions

1. In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar.

2. Spray a broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place the tuna on the broiler pan and brush with the ketchup mixture.

3. Preheat the broiler. Broil the tuna 4 to 6 inches from the heat for 4 minutes, or until medium-rare.

4. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the tuna and broil for 1 minute, or until the seeds are lightly crisped.